Financial Times • July 5, 2026 23:01

‘Fundamental overhaul’ of UK police leadership needed, says David Blunkett report

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Authors point to systemic causes for concern about consistency, capability and culture in England and Wales

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Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

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The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".